This review is actually for the Venchi that is in the area AFTER you pass ticket checks, where the…read moretrains are waiting. Whoever decided to keep a gelateria near the train boarding area was ridiculously smart---I mean, ice cream helps travel-related crankiness SO much. I've had Venchi many times before (especially after trips around Italy and having Centrale be my return station) and even if it is relatively pricey (3.20€ for a small cup), it's still creamy and delicious! I tried "brutto e bella" this time around and loved the hazelnut pieces mixed in with creamy chocolate. Normally I'm an anything-but-chocolate kinda gal, but I was definitely in love with this flavor. If you are feeling burdened and exhausted by travel, do yourself a favor and get a scoop as a pick me up next time you roll through Centrale Station!!

This was the best thing in the train station. The gelato tasted great and very fruity. I added…read morethe chocolate in my cone, which was an awesome treat. I ate more fruity instead of milky as not to trigger my intolerance to milk products. It was a good strategy, especially with a very creamy pistachio I had earlier in the trip. Although I wanted it, but being on this trip, I had to throw it away or suffer consequences.

Awesome place to get some espresso fix. Its the thing. Morning commuters flock to places like…read morehere to get some coffee and bite to eat. I got the matcha tiramisu which was advertised at the outside corner. It looked awesome. Actual one inside the paper cup, nah. Need to come back and try other things. Cannoncini looks very good and at awesome price.

Date of visit: May 25, 2025…read more After a wonderful meal near La Galleria, we needed something sweet and found this lively spot to score some gelato and a piece of cake for my non-dairy husband. Lively isn't halfway describing this place, madhouse is more like it! You start at the kiosk and you don't pick your flavors of gelato, just the type. Then you wait in line for them to call your number and people are jumping in front of you as though that will get their number called first (spoiler alert: it doesn't). But it is quite hectic and if you ordered cake too, that's at a separate counter and takes a crazy amount of time for a piece of semi-dry cake. The gelato itself is very good, it's just small for the price and the wait.

An amazing cappuccino, good prices and nice pasta and rice dishes is what awaits you if you come to…read morethis place. Good for lunch, worth a visit for a simple meal.

Good place for breakfast if you stay at one of the nearby hotels. Can get a cappuccino and brioche…read morefor about 2 euro, and a full English breakfast for less than the hotel's buffet.

Above the crowds in the Galleria and WOW! what a special place for "Old World" charm, delicious…read moretreats and spectacular hot beverages. Service was impeccable (and we are so grateful for English-speaking staff members). We enjoyed hot tea service and a Moka Extraction coffee. Of course we also had the "Tower of Sweet Treats" that were incredible.

If you are ever in the Galleria, and you want a nice dessert place, this is it. The wait was…read morereasonable, the ambiance was excellent especially overlooking the galleria and the service was impeccable. Here you can get simple drink, some spritz, some desserts, gelato to full sandwiches. You eat, drink and hang out however you like. Place is comfortable, not pretentious and it won't leave you with a big dent in your wallet. It's not cheap but not a rip off. Overall, an excellent experience and was nice even after a full meal at Cracco across the hall.

We can't get enough of this gelato, twice a day! My all time favorite is pistachio; simple, not too…read moresweet, with a deep nutty flavor, amazing!

How can you not give this a 5 star and positive review?!?…read more Absolute perfection in a cone (or cup). My go to is tiramisu and coconut and I do splurge the extra 1€ to get the cone top filled with melted chocolate. On this trip to Italy I skipped lunch and enjoyed this treat and sat in the piazza to relax and watch the people. The shop is smaller but service is professional and quick. There is a lot of temptation to also purchase a variety of chocolate pieces/bars. Do yourself a favor and give in. You will do enough walking to justify it.

If you're visiting Milan, this local chain is a must. They have a wide selection of pastries which…read moreare made on location. My personal favorite are the mini cakes! Each one is unique. The service is very nice. Closed on Sundays.

From the owner: Martesana Milano è una pasticceria artigianale fondata nel 1966, quando ancora le acque del…read morenaviglio milanese scorrevano a vista. Da allora è sempre stata gestita seguendo pochi ma fondamentali principi: la ricerca del gusto, di creatività e bellezza. Grazie alla sua lunga storia ed esperienza, fatta di dolci prodotti negli anni rigorosamente con le mani, con il tempo e con il cuore. Realizziamo torte, torte personalizzate, mignon dolci e salati, prodotti da forno.

Incredible products, nice packaging, high quality, small producers but also national brands. I love…read morethis store. If they lower a little bit the prices, I would do my daily spesa there :p

Another fail. Went out of my way to visit this shop and it's closed permanently. It looks like the…read morehotel has changed brands and maybe that had something to do with it. What a colossal waste of my time.

Fantastic gelato for a terrific price! Choose from over a dozen flavors, including chocolaty (e.g.,…read moremilk chocolate, dark chocolate, Dubai chocolate), fruity (e.g., strawberry, mango), and nutty (e.g., pistachio, hazelnut). I loved the interior aesthetic here, and the upstairs seating is a fun little nook to enjoy a sweet treat. I would love to come back again and would recommend this to anyone in Milano!

Always a line but worth the wait! If you've never had European hot chocolate, it's a must and…read moreChocolat does it very well. It can be a little chaotic to get your order in and they probably could find a better way to do it, but if you're patient, you'll be rewarded with the most delicious drinking chocolate. The seating is very limited but they do offer 'to-go' which is nice. There's also a hidden upstairs seating area but you do feel a bit like you're on display up there.